Short-Term Career Training Courses Starting January through April
Three Rivers Community College is offering a variety of short-term career training courses that will help individuals expand their job skill sets or change career paths. Registration is open now on the 14 courses below. Whether a person has the goal of learning new skills, reinventing their career or personal enrichment, taking a short-term training course will fit their needs. Registration deadlines are coming up quickly, like the Phlebotomy Technician Program on January 22, so register now.
ALLIED HEALTH COURSES in some of the fastest growing careers in Connecticut
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) – Tuesday, April 27. Registration deadline is April 20.
Certified Nurse Aide – Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 16 – May 13. Registration deadline is February 9.
Dental Assistant II – Mondays and Thursdays, February 18 – April 8. Registration deadline is February 11.
Community Health Worker *NEW* – Mondays and Wednesdays, February 8 – May 17. Registration deadline is February 2.
Medical Administrative Assistant Program (MAA) –
Administrative Skills in the Workplace with Office Simulation – Tuesdays, February 9 – May 18. Registration deadline is February 2.
Basic CPT & ICD-10-CM and Health Insurance – Wednesdays, February 10 – May 19. Registration deadline is February 3.
Additional MAA Online courses – offered monthly. Visit www.threerivers.edu/medical-administrative-assistant
Medical Billing and Coding Program (MBC) –
Administrative Skills in the Workplace with Office Simulation – Tuesdays, February 9 – May 18. Registration deadline is February 2.
International Classification of Diseases 10-CM (ICD-10 CM) – Thursdays, February 11 – May 20. Registration deadline is February 4.
Additional MBC Online courses – offered monthly. Visit www.threerivers.edu/medical-administrative-assistant
Pharmacy Technician Program– Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 16 – May 20. Registration deadline is February 9.
Phlebotomy Technician Program – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, January 27 – April 7. Registration deadline is January 22.
VETERINARY ASSISTING PROGRAM for professionals and animal lovers
Veterinary Assistant II –Wednesdays, February 24 – May 5. Registration deadline is February 17.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Real Estate Principles and Practices – Mondays and Wednesdays, March 8 – May 17. Registration deadline is March 1.
Security Officer Training: Guard Card Certification – Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 9 – March 18. Registration deadline is March 2.
FREE TRANSITIONAL STRATEGIES COURSES FOR SKILL BUILDING – These FREE, beginner English and Math classes prepare students who plan to continue with a non-credit training program or a certificate or degree program at Three Rivers.
TLC English – Online, February 16 – May 17. Registration deadline is February 9.
TLC English – Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 16 – May 17. Registration deadline is February 9.
TLC Math – Mondays and Wednesdays, February 16 – May 17. Registration deadline is February 9.
TLC Math – Online, February 16 – May 17. Registration deadline is February 9.
For more information and to register for these classes, call 860-215-9028 or visit https://threerivers.edu/workforce-education for more information.
READ MOREIn the News | Three Rivers students had virtual commencement
NORWICH — Samantha Zod, a Three Rivers Community College graduate from Mystic, said she, like many, didn’t expect her graduation ceremony to go the way it did.
“I was on my couch in my slippers,” the graphic design major said.
Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, Three Rivers held a virtual commencement on Saturday, the first time in its 55-year history according to Dean of Academic Affairs and Student Services Robert Farinelli.
“Today’s virtual commencement will be different from Three Rivers usual commencement but, we will still bring you all of the important parts that matter,” he said during the ceremony.
Three Rivers Community College President Mary Ellen Jukoski reflected on the uniqueness of the current moment during her graduation speech for virtual commencement.
The virtual commencement started with a compilation of time-lapse footage taken in and around the Three Rivers campus. Then, anthropology professor William O’Hare played bagpipes, which was Zod’s favorite part of the ceremony.
“It’s kind of a staple of any graduation ceremony,” she said.
Then, speeches were given. Three Rivers President Mary Ellen Jukoski reflected on the uniqueness of the current moment.
“Your lives are going to be marked by the pandemic in the same way that previous generations experienced Pearl Harbor and World War II, the Vietnam War, 9-11, and the recent national events revealing some ugly and enduring inequities in American society,” she said Saturday.
Jukoski also hoped students would be inspired by these ongoing struggles.
“Can you show us how to create a new world, a world more kind and compassionate, where social justice inequities are addressed,” she said. “Your graduation is an invitation to use your education to begin to heal the afflictions of society by applying the best of what you have learned in your head and felt in your heart.”
The last speech given was from Sebastian Bartosiak, the Three Rivers Student Government Association president. He compared the current semester to the trials and tribulations faced by the characters in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” “with the trek through Mordor comparable to the experience of social distanced learning, figuratively of course.”
“I decided that I wouldn’t let this pandemic hold me back from creating valuable connections and memories that I will always hold close to me,” he said. “My hope is that you have created your own memories here too.”
For Zod, she felt being at home made the graduation ceremony more personal, since she was joined by her boyfriend and family members.
“It was kind of cool to have that intimate moment as well, ” she said.
For Zod’s future, she wants to work in a graphic design job while working on a bachelor’s degree at Central Connecticut State University. When asked about high school students that might be disappointed in their own socially distanced ceremonies, Zod said it won’t be their only graduation.
“Keep on working really hard, and you deserve the honor of an in-person one as well,” she said.
—By Matt Grahn, The Bulletin staff writer
The original article can be found here: “Three rivers students had virtual commencement”
READ MOREThree Rivers College Foundation Enacts Emergency Funding for Student Laptops during COVID-19 Crisis
Norwich ̶ The Three Rivers College Foundation Board, in partnership with Three Rivers Community College 
convened to enact emergency measures and approved $57,000 to purchase Chromebooks and Windows laptops to assist TRCC students and faculty during the COVID-19 crisis. These laptops will be available for loan.
As the College migrates learning to an online platform, it has created significant issues for many of our most vulnerable students. Many students have relied entirely on the onsite computer labs at TRCC and do not have access to similar technology at home.
TRCF Board President, Bill Stanley shares, “With uncertainty facing many in our communities, the TRC Foundation is prepared to offer assistance to students and faculty in need immediately. We will support academic success by putting the necessary tools directly into the hands of our hardworking students. We believe in Three Rivers’ students and their ability to succeed, even in trying times.”
The TRCF understand that time is of the essence and is moving forward with distribution beginning within the next few weeks. TRCF Board Vice-President, Chris Jewell, stated “The TRC Foundation is an actively engaged board comprised of members that live and work in Southeastern Connecticut. We understand the hardship many of our students face during this difficult time. Reliable access to technology is a luxury many of our students do not currently have and our hope is that this laptop purchase allows students to focus on building a better future for themselves, their families and our shared community through education.”
Students in need of a laptop may apply for consideration by completing a web form at www.threerivers.edu/coronavirus/student-support/.
If you wish to contribute to this fund, please visit us online at threerivers.edu/giving to donate today. Your gift will allow the TRC Foundation to provide additional support to students as they build a brighter future for themselves, their families and our shared community.
READ MOREThree Rivers Summer Classes Open for Registration
Three Rivers Community College has opened enrollment on summer courses. New and returning students can now register for classes in any of the three summer sessions that begin May 20, June 4, and July 10. Completing multiple courses is also possible as the timing of the sessions allow students to take a course in the first and third session without any overlap.
Taking a summer course is a great way to earn three credits or more in eight weeks or less. Currently enrolled Three Rivers students can focus on just one tough course, like math, science or foreign language, and lighten their course load for next year.
Summer courses also give students from different colleges and universities, who are home for the summer, a chance to complete a prerequisite or general education requirement that will transfer to their school.
In addition to the traditional on-campus classes, Three Rivers also offers 39 online courses. Traditional and online courses range in subjects from US History I, General Chemistry I, Principles of Microeconomics, Intermediate Algebra, Principles of Sociology, Elementary Spanish I and more.
For more information on summer courses at Three Rivers, visit www.threerivers.edu/summer.
READ MORENew Fully Online General Studies Associate Degree Now Available for one of the Lowest Tuition Rates in the Country
Three Rivers Community College is excited to announce its first fully online degree program, General Studies, A.S., which begins August 28. With online courses that can fit every schedule and one of the lowest college tuitions in the country, this new program can either jump start students on a career or provide a direct pathway to a bachelor’s degree. Residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island are all eligible for this low in-state tuition rate.
The General Studies degree program offers a broad focus that allows students to remain engaged in their coursework by studying favorite subjects as well as subjects that are new to them. The open framework and ability to explore academically can inspire students to move in new directions and continue on to a bachelor’s degree program of their choice. The degree program is a perfect stepping-stone for continuing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The multidisciplinary approach of the general studies program, combined with how students select coursework based on their interests and career goals, make this option an excellent way to prepare for further study. Three Rivers President Mary Ellen Jukoski adds, “The general studies online degree program provides a flexible schedule for students who have busy lives to earn a college degree in a manner that is convenient and affordable.”
Three Rivers graduates can continue to learn online and pursue a bachelor’s degree at Charter Oak State College. Charter Oak is 100% online and accepts every credit from Three Rivers associate degrees. Charter Oak also has a special agreement with Three Rivers that allows students who have earned their associate degrees to attend for their junior and senior year at the community college tuition rate. A student can complete their first two years and earn an associate degree at Three Rivers for less than $9,000 and then go on to earn a bachelor’s degree for an additional $9,000. In total, they will have earned a bachelor’s degree for less than $18,000 at current rates, and that is before subtracting financial aid.
Three Rivers and, through the partnership, Charter Oak are incredibly affordable online options. Many schools offer online learning, but Three Rivers is accredited, a member of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, and offers one of the lowest tuitions in the country. One credit at Three Rivers is only $244, which is significantly less than $320 at the University of Southern New Hampshire, $398 at the University of Phoenix or $570 at the Post University. Financial aid further reduces costs, and sixty-seven percent of Three Rivers students receive financial aid.
The General Studies program is available both on campus and online, so why enroll in this new fully online program? For many the biggest obstacle to going back to school is time. Life is busy. Whether working, raising a family or both, finding the time to take classes can seem impossible. With online classes, students can fit education into their schedule, learning at home when it works for them. Online students still benefit from Three Rivers student support services, online academic advising and tutoring, financial aid experts, career services and more.
The new fully online General Studies associate degree program begins this fall. Classes start August 28, so there is still time to enroll. Learn more by visiting threerivers.edu/online or call 860-215-9016.
READ MOREFAQ – Online Degrees & Certificates
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for Online Degrees and Certificates
Is online learning for you?
Online learning requires self-motivation, an ability to learn independently, and time management plus access to a computer and the internet. Read Is an Online Degree Program the Right Fit for You? and find out if online learning is for you.
Is Three Rivers accredited?
Absolutely. Three Rivers Community College is a non-profit, state college accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. This is the same organization that accredits the University of Connecticut, Yale and the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, among others. Read more.
How much does it cost?
The cost for one credit at Three Rivers is $244 for residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. This rate is one of the lowest in the country. See some comparison costs here.
Learn more about tuition and fees here. Note that the Student Activity Fee and the Transportation Fee are waived for fully-online students.
What are the admissions requirements?
Undergraduate applicants must have completed high school or received a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or other approved equivalent. Learn more here.
How long is a term?
Our Fall and Spring terms are 15 weeks. Most of our courses are a traditional 15-week term. Some courses are 12 or even 8 weeks. The Winter term is 4 weeks, while our Summer term offers 3 sessions – two are 5 weeks and can be taken consecutively, the third is 8 weeks.
How much time should I expect to spend on coursework?
We estimate that students require a minimum of 10 to 12 hours per week per course. This includes time spent in the online classroom and studying offline. Advanced courses may require additional study time.
How do I meet other students?
You can meet other students in your classroom at any time via the discussion board and seminars. Make sure to introduce yourself at the beginning of a course.
What student support services are available?
Three Rivers online students receive:
- Advising Support
- Academic Support – Tutoring and Academic Success Centers (TASC)
- Online services – Donald R. Welter Library, Three Rivers Community College Bookstore
- Career Services
Are there any special benefits for military service members?
Veterans are eligible for Veterans Educational benefits. Read more here.
How do I get started?
Apply here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_custom_sidebar sidebar=”sidebar-19″][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”x-large” url=”https://threerivers.edu/academics/online-programs-how-to-enroll/” align=”center” fullwidth=”true” bg_color=”#99c539″ btn_hover_bg=”#cb1d5c”]ENROLL[/mk_button][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”x-large” url=”https://ct.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Create?f=6759785a-495c-4e0b-9e46-578f4ea420b7&o=e9769f0e-f028-4274-af53-a21b7d0dd576&s=40bfe6c5-fed1-e311-942a-000c2910616&IsInquiry=True” align=”center” fullwidth=”true” bg_color=”#99c539″ btn_hover_bg=”#cb1d5c”]REQUEST INFO[/mk_button][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”x-large” url=”https://threerivers.edu/academics/online-right-fit/” align=”center” fullwidth=”true” bg_color=”#99c539″ btn_hover_bg=”#cb1d5c”]Is online right for you?[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”36″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Is an online program the right fit for you?
[mk_page_section bg_image=”https://threerivers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/student-with-laptop.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” full_width=”true” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1469639571895{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”450px”][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=”true” tag_name=”h1″ color=”#ffffff” size=”80″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Oswald” font_type=”google” el_class=”page-title”]Is an online program the right fit for you?[/mk_fancy_title][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”page-titlebg” css=”.vc_custom_1469639726224{background-color: rgba(203,29,92,0.8) !important;*background-color: rgb(77,49,142) !important;}”][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1469635777230{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”10″][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1531767403115{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]These nine points will help you understand online learning and if it is the right choice for you.1. What is online learning?
Online learning is simply being taught course material by an instructor on the internet instead of in a classroom. This means that you can take a course from any location at any time as long as you have the proper equipment, reliable internet access, and motivation to take an online course.
2. Do you enjoy working on computers and being on the internet?
This is the format in which all work is done so it’s important that you feel comfortable.
3. Are you able to learn outside of a classroom setting?
The great thing about online classes is that you can attend class from anywhere with a WiFi connection – your home, a coffee shop, the park. If you can focus and not be easily distracted, this can work for you. Some online students set up a regular study area at home for their work, even if it’s the kitchen table at 10 p.m.
4. Are you disciplined at focusing on the task at hand, organizing your study time?
This type of discipline is crucial to your success. See number 9 below for a list of traits that will help you be successful.
5. What equipment do you need?
You will need a reliable, relatively recent laptop or desktop computer and access to WiFi. You will also need an up-to-date browser such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari installed on your computer.
6. Do I need specific software?
There is not much requirement for software. Usually, you will only need the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and Blackboard, the official TRCC course management system, both of which can be accessed online. All enrolled students are provided free access to Microsoft online through Office365 or via downloadable software. Blackboard is accessible through MyCommNet, the free online portal for the Three Rivers community. Instructions on their use are also available online. It will be important that you understand how to utilize these to ensure your success.
7. How do I communicate with my professors, classmates and the College?
Via email and Blackboard, so it is important that you know how to utilize e-mail and as well as the messaging and discussion tools provided to you by Blackboard. You will be provided a student email and email/calendar/contact software through Microsoft Office. Remember, it’s important to clearly communicate when online. There are no gestures to help you get your point across to your professor or fellow students. Your written words will need to replace eye contact, gestures and voice inflection.
8. Are online classes easier than in-class courses?
Absolutely not. Online classes are as rigorous and will take as much time to complete as traditional classes. You are learning the same material but online. In some cases, it may take more time for you to complete an online project than an in-class project.
9. What else do I need to be successful?
You have the required equipment, know how to use Word and email. Do you also have these important traits that describe a successful online learner?
- Self-disciplined
- Self-motivated
- Can work alone
- Self-starter
- Self-directed
- Organized
- Achievement oriented
- Effective at time management
If you have these traits, chances are that you will be successful. If you have some but not all, consider trying one online course and see how it goes. Otherwise, consider enrolling in a traditional on-campus program instead.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_custom_sidebar sidebar=”sidebar-19″][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”x-large” url=”https://threerivers.edu/academics/online-programs-how-to-enroll/” align=”center” fullwidth=”true” bg_color=”#99c539″ btn_hover_bg=”#cb1d5c”]ENROLL[/mk_button][mk_button dimension=”flat” size=”x-large” url=”https://ct.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Create?f=6759785a-495c-4e0b-9e46-578f4ea420b7&o=e9769f0e-f028-4274-af53-a21b7d0dd576&s=40bfe6c5-fed1-e311-942a-000c2910616&IsInquiry=True” align=”center” fullwidth=”true” bg_color=”#99c539″ btn_hover_bg=”#cb1d5c”]REQUEST INFO[/mk_button][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”36″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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General Studies, A.S. (Online Option)
[mk_page_section bg_image=”https://threerivers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/humanities.jpg” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” full_width=”true” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ top_shape_color=”#ffffff” bottom_shape_color=”#ffffff” el_class=”header-section” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”450px”][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=”true” color=”#ffffff” size=”80″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Oswald” font_type=”google” el_class=”page-title”]Earn your General Studies, A.S. Online[/mk_fancy_title][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”page-titlebg” css=”.vc_custom_1469643567733{background-color: rgba(77,49,142,0.8) !important;*background-color: rgb(77,49,142) !important;}”][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1469643994949{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”10″][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row]The online option for General Studies Associate in Science degree program offers the flexibility of earning your degree fully online.
It is designed primarily for students whose special interests cannot be accommodated within a Liberal Arts degree program. With more open electives and fewer required courses than the Liberal Arts and Sciences degree, the General Studies degree offers greater flexibility for individual interest and needs. It is also for those who wish to develop a broader base of knowledge for intellectual stimulation and personal growth.
This program is suitable for transfer to a four-year institution, but the assistance of an academic advisor is recommended to provide guidance in choosing electives. You are advised to check the specific requirements of the institution and major to which you intend to transfer. With your academic advisor, you can create a program of study suitable for transfer to a four-year college, or as preparation for particular self-defined goals.
Benefits
Upon completion of your Associate Degree, you can continue your studies for a bachelor’s degree completely online at Charter Oak State College. Best of all,it will be at a reduced rate. Your tuition will remain the same as Three Rivers tuition. This means, you will save $135 per credit compared to the Charter Oak rate of $298 per credit, or $346 per credit compared to Eastern Connecticut State University rate of $509 per credit.*
*These rates are based on current 2018-2019 tuition. Tuition will be based on the rate in place at the time of transfer.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][mk_fancy_title color=”#cb1d5c” size=”30″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Oswald” font_type=”google”]Easy Transfer Options[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Charter Oak State College
Central Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University
Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University
Southern Connecticut State University
University of Bridgeport
University of Connecticut
University of New Haven
University of Saint Joseph
Western Connecticut State University[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Courses” tab_id=”1469358364-2-15″][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1531494353555{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][course_details catid=5 itemsid=672][/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Faculty” tab_id=”1470246169784-2-9″][vc_column_text]
See below for a list of all full-time Department Faculty. Please note that not all listed faculty may teach courses related to this specific degree or certificate program.
Pamela Carroll
B.A., Merrimack College; Ed.M., Harvard University; Licensed School Social Worker/School Adjustment CounselorHumanities and Social Sciences Department Professor of PsychologyFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9412 PCarroll@threerivers.edu
Philip E Mayer Jr.
B.S., Villanova University; M.A., Kansas State University; M.L.S., Fort Hays State UniversityHumanities and Social Sciences Department Professor of Economics and Political ScienceFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9453 PMayer@threerivers.edu
PROGRAM LEADER
Online Learning / Ed2Go
[mk_page_section bg_color=”#674b9f” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” full_width=”true” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1469639571895{padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”250px”][mk_fancy_title strip_tags=”true” tag_name=”h1″ color=”#ffffff” size=”80″ font_weight=”bold” txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Oswald” font_type=”google” el_class=”page-title”]Online Learning/Ed2go [/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1469635777230{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”10″][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Three Rivers Community College, in partnership with ed2go, offers online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations. Programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, providing students with effective web-based learning programs. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.Over 300 courses are available at www.ed2go.com/trccce. Courses are offered every month: Here’s just a small sampling:[/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”square” c_position=”right” active_section=”67″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Personal Finance” tab_id=”1470621499875-876d5ab1-4944″][vc_column_text]Do you have clear financial goals? Do you know if you have enough money to buy a car or house, if you can afford to take a cut in pay in order to go back to school, if you will have enough money to retire? Do you know how much tax you will be expected to pay this year and next, or what you might be able to do right now that will lower your tax long into the future? Do you have enough insurance? Have you developed a household budget and are you sticking to it? If your answer to any of these questions is “No,” you need this course. This course will prepare you for a lifetime of worthwhile personal financial planning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Where Does All My Money Go?” tab_id=”1470621724849-e4ead8e2-24f9″][vc_column_text]This course will teach you the very basics of how to get control of your finances rather than letting them control you. It is the help you need before learning about investing, debt elimination, retirement or college planning. There aren’t many places that you can go to learn these principles, so take advantage of this opportunity to learn online.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My!” tab_id=”1470621751012-ec12893e-c167″][vc_column_text]Looking for a good solid class in the basics of stocks, bonds, finance, and investing? Haven’t the slightest clue how to prepare for retirement, pay for college, or even manage your personal finances? Wish you had some guidance to put your finances into clear and understandable perspective? And do you wish you could do it all without having to pay a broker or a financial advisor? Well, look no further. The class you need is right here![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Fundamentals of Supervision and Management” tab_id=”1470621780209-36332fba-a6ee”][vc_column_text]If you have recently been promoted to a supervisory or management position or want to learn how to become a more effective manager, this course will help you master the basics of business by learning the language of management. You will learn the skills required to delegate responsibility and motivate your employees. A large part of a manager’s job involves getting things done through other people, and this course will help you understand how to influence and direct other people’s performance. This program/course is a good choice for those looking for project management experience and those aspiring to obtain a credential from PMI. It’s also an excellent choice for existing PMI credential holders looking for an approved activity for continuing certification PDUs. At the end of this course, you’ll receive a certificate indicating your completion of PDUs equal to the number of hours of this course through ed2go, R.E.P. #3213.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Jump Start Your Career” tab_id=”1470621850865-68533765-1501″][vc_column_text]Did you know that 95% of all job opportunities aren’t made public? Did you know that most people get their jobs through their “connections”? If you’ve been frustrated in your career or job search, LinkedIn is the solution you’re looking for. 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